Twister News & Updates

Recent Site Updates

July 23, 2016 There was a massive power outage at the University on Friday and unfortunately I don't currently have full access to the server. Data will be missing until at least Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience.

October 2, 2014 - As stated, will work with adjusting satellite imagery, particularly oceanic views, this weekend - (Thanks for reporting, Bruce)

October 2, 2014 - Fixed issue whereby MOS files were appearing out of order at the start of the month (Thanks for notifying us of this bug, Scott!)

September 30, 2014 - East and West Coast Satellite Images fixed and will arrive with increased frequency and for visible, improved resolution. Will work on tropics next; may add Alaska and Hawaii if sufficient demand exists.

September 27, 2014 - Web Server restored after hardware failure.

September 21, 2014 - U.S. Temperature map restored (colors were not outputting correctly due to a corrupt grid file)

January 19, 2014 - Fixed accounts so that you don't have to login as often; cookies should last one year and are no longer tied to IP address. (I.e. if you are using a phone or laptop and go elsewhere, you should still be logged in).

January 18, 2014 - Add help menu with contact form. Modified menu so that it is easier to see on most browsers

January 18, 2014 - Numerous server upgrades and fixes.

June 2, 2013 - Switched Satellite products to GOES-14 due to GOES-13 outage.

Discussion

Clockwise flow around a surface high pressure system centered over the Upper Midwest will produce northwesterly winds on Friday. As those winds cross the Great Lakes, water will evaporate into the air and the air will absorb energy from the lakes. The warmed, moistened air will become unstable enough for isolated snow showers to develop. The core of the high pressure system will move across Ohio on Saturday which will cause the wind speed to decrease. Sinking motion near the center of the high could allow for more sunshine.

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